The 2022 Iowa State Fair didn’t have political fireworks, it had an unbalanced soapbox and a stormy visit from Mike Pence
“We had a little swim out there!” Former Vice President Mike Pence told Friends of the Fair Friday at the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Pence and fellow Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley took cover from a storm that quickly developed and drenched the fairgrounds. “I’m in Iowa for one reason and one reason only,” Pence told a group of reporters as storm clouds began to roll in over Midway. “And that’s what Iowa and America need six more years of Sen. Chuck Grassley.” A visit to the Iowa State Fairgrounds has long been a…
Read More »How can I overcome political burnout for the sake of my children?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I was so engaged in the political theater of our world that I was overwhelmed. Since January, I haven’t paid this much attention. I know this is not right and I see the impact on my children. They were used to my husband and I debating the actions of the former president or the status of the United States Supreme Court. We got angry with Roe v. Wade, but we haven’t been involved much. I want my children to be part of the political process. How can we regain our interest? Political exhaustion Dear Political Wear: Many people…
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Trump’s legal battles help set lanes for 2024: The memo
The TAKE with Rick Klein The two weeks since the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago haven’t shed much light on the potential legal danger former President Donald Trump is in. But that event, combined with mounting pressure on other fronts, from Georgia and New York to Washington, has helped set lanes in a 2024 field that Trump definitely won’t own by himself. Lawmakers loyal to Trump, including senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, have backed the former president with new attacks on the FBI. And Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who finds out who he’s up against in his re-election bid on…
Read More »China-Taiwan news: How it happened: Senior Taiwan official found dead as China accused of faking attack
Missiles fired from Chinese coast amid Taiwan tensions A senior Taiwanese defense ministry official was found dead on Saturday as the autonomous territory accused China of carrying out a “mock attack” with the country’s warships and aircraft carrying out missions in the Taiwan Strait. Ou Yang Li-hsing, the deputy head of Taiwan’s defense ministry’s research and development unit, died of a heart attack in his hotel room on Saturday, state media reported. The room had no signs of “trespassing” and his family had a history of heart disease, the official Central News Agency said. Meanwhile, the defense ministry tweeted on…
Read More »CNN plays down the hype of everything as ‘breaking news’
CNN’s new chief Chris Licht says that starting today, CNN has added a “Breaking News” guideline to its style book, to address overuse of the news banner breaking news on their network and cable news to a large extent. Why it matters: Licht and the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, have made it a priority to reverse CNN’s partisan programming in favor of mainstream journalism. “We are truthful, focused on informing, not alarming, our viewers,” he said in the note obtained by Axios. “You’ve seen a lot less of the ‘Breaking News’ banner in our programming.” Details: Licht…
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August 4, 2022 Brittney Griner trial and Russia-Ukraine news
This image taken from a video shows a destroyed barracks at a prison in Olenivka, in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces, in eastern Ukraine on July 29. (AP/FILE) The United States believes Russia plans to falsify evidence to incriminate Ukrainian armed forces for the July 29 Olenivka prison attack, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed. “We anticipate that Russian officials will attempt to frame the Armed Forces of Ukraine in anticipation of journalists and potential investigators visiting the site of the attack. Indeed, we have already seen some false press reports to that effect, where they have…
Read More »First ride Monday morning of MBTA Orange Line shutdown – Boston 25 News
BOSTON – The MBTA Orange Line stop gets its first travel test Monday morning. The 30-day Orange Line closure began Friday night, meaning commuters will have to try alternative routes like commuter rail, shuttle buses, driving, biking or simply walking to get to their work, appointments or classes. Here’s some information to know right away as you check how it’s going, with the threat of rain on Monday. Riders’ guide to navigating the Orange Line stop. Monday morning forecast. Boston 25 morning forecast 5:41 am: Boston 25’s Kelly Sullivan is live at the Oak Grove station where the shuttle buses…
Read More »4 ways to drive people to your website
Have you spent time and money getting your business website up and running, but your analytics still look lackluster? Don’t feel discouraged! Here we’ll break down three ways to drive people to your website without breaking the bank on paid advertising. First, dot your i’s and cross your T’s First, make sure your bases are covered when it comes to basic SEO needs, so your site shows up when the right prospect is searching. Make sure your pages have correct meta descriptions and that you’ve fixed any broken links. Learn about SEO best practices when it comes to building a…
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